Indefinite strike in Odisha from tomorrow, Private Bus Owners Association warns

Bhubaneswar: Indefinite strike in Odisha from tomorrow, Private Bus Owners Association warns. Association secretary Debendra Sahu and treasurer Barda Acharya said their decision to launch the strike came after the alleged breach of assurance by the state government. All Odisha Private Bus Owners Association (AOPBOA) has announced an indefinite strike starting from October 20, 2023. The strike is in protest against the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme and introduction of mobile bus services. Rural areas. In a press release, association secretary Debendra Sahu and treasurer Barda Acharya said their decision to launch the strike came after the alleged breach of assurance by the state government. During a recent discussion with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the government had reportedly promised not to run buses from blocks to district headquarters under the LAccMI scheme, instead opting for services from panchayats to blocks. AOPBOA alleges that the government has failed to uphold its commitment, which has led to this drastic action. Additionally, the association has expressed strong opposition to the introduction of MO bus services in rural areas, citing detrimental effects on their businesses. They have vowed to continue the strike until the government takes steps to address their concerns. The impending strike has raised concerns about its potential impact on public transport and passengers in the region. AOPBOA has called for immediate talks with the government to resolve the existing issues and prevent harmful consequences of the strike for passengers and the bus industry.

Detailed information regarding the strike is awaited.